8/18/26 - Messmer's disaster, Gaylor's sponsorship raises IEDC red flag, Adam Aasen on H.C. flooding
Today’s episode of The Rob Kendall Show opens with Rob criticizing Congressman Mark Messmer for using taxpayer-funded franking money on what Rob says looks like a campaign ad. Rob argues the Terre Haute TV spot, featuring Messmer touting “conservative results,” is another example of politicians using public money to protect themselves while the country is $40 trillion in debt.
The show also revisits Spencer Deery’s court fight after ballots were thrown out in his race against Paula Copenhaver. Rob says Deery’s challenge is about whether Hoosiers truly have a right to vote if ballots can be…
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